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Originally Posted by ctownraces@bp
I live same distance from old Vinton otb and old Martinsville otb both are still standing but both are still vacant. The new otb/sportsbar in Collinsville is in old Dutch inn was an old club/motel. They did a nice job with the renovations. Its a nice little otb and bar but it will be a madhouse on the big race days with only 10 betting machines and a couple of greenhorns taking wagers but im glad its open  |
That's good news. I am glad we have options in this state now ( the breakers otb on broad st in Richmond is one of the SMOKIEST places I have been in my life, about 10 times worse than any Vegas sportsbook ) but like you said at least it's open to play live cash wagers and not be limited to online adw's.
However I will only be satisfied if we get the live racing back. I am fearful that the only option will be a Ky Downs style Boutique meet even if we do get the instant racing money added for purses, the fact of the matter is when Jacobs turned in their racing license they also forfeited the racing dates which Laurel was quick to scoop up ( and who can blame them )
Jason
